Kinze 3700 Front Folding Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 44)

M0233-01 Model 3700
2-34 Rev. 12/12
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Machine Operation
rear TraiLer hiTCh (24 rOw 30" OnLy)
NOTICE
rear trailer hitch is designed for use with piston pump only. Maximum
allowable hitch weight is 200 lb (90.71 kg). do not exceed 6,000 lb
(2,721.55 kg) gross towing weight or the equivalent of a loaded 500 gal
(1,892.7 L) tank and running gear or equipment can be damaged.
nOTe: periodically check feed hose for kinks to prevent restricted delivery rate.
Trailer hitch
Rear trailer hitch is used to tow a 3 or 4 wheel wagon behind planter. Hitch height during field operation and transport
is 15". Hitch height will raise to approximately 42" when planter is lifted.
Adjust rear trailer hitch length by loosening the ⅝" set screws at rear of outer tube, removing 1" x 8 ½" bolt at center of
hitch, and sliding hitch in or out to one of 4 sets of adjustment holes. Reinstall and tighten hardware.
hitch position during lift
Optional low rate check valves are available for in-line installation between liquid fertilizer piston pump and openers to
ensure equal distribution of product at low rates. Check valves eliminate anti-siphon loops.
Old style non-reparable check valve new style reparable check valve
CheCK vaLveS
LOw-raTe (pOp-Up) LiqUid ferTiLiZer SySTeM
Check flow out of each row frequently to ensure orifices have not been plugged.
If fluid is allowed to sit in the lines overnight and the temperature drops below 32 degress fahrenheit it is
recommended that the orifices be removed and the lines be flushed before continuing operations. Many fertilizers can
salt out in temperatures under 32 degrees fahrenheit and clog oricfices.